Pardon our improvements

Lots of work going on at Magnolia. We are getting our new entrance ready for a spring opening. Once completed you will follow the new road into the parking lot. You can then purchase your entrance tickets and tours once parked. This should cut out the traffic back-up we now have. Also there will be information kiosks about all the tours and special events to help you choose the ones your family will enjoy. We are restoring the Romantic Gardens back to the way they were in the mid 1800's when The Reverend John Drayton began designing them for his homesick bride.Many new plants of the oldest varieties of azaleas and camellias are being planted.All of this to help with the Reverand Drayton's vision "To create an earthly paradise..."
Hope you can visit soon,
Tom

Winter Fun and Romance

The winter season is here. Few people realize that Charleston was historically a winter destination for gardeners. We have thousands of camellias in bloom now until spring. Many rare varieties can be seen here and nowhere else. The new camellia garden is hidden, so you must look for it. It is called "The New Garden" because it was planted in early 1900's - new for a garden started in the 1600's.
Come enjoy the winter season and all the history and romance That America's last Romantic style garden has to offer.
Tom

Blog start up

Thanks for waiting. My new blog is up and running. check back for updates.